6 Hot Drinks That Can Fight Inflammation & Increase Blood Flow
With the cold weather approaching, we often find ourselves reaching for a warm blanket, sweater, or cup of tea. And while a warm blanket is cozy, and tea is often very good for us, are you really getting the most out of your favorite winter comforts?
Gathered here is a list of recipes for great tasting beverages that will help get you through the winter months. Not only will these drinks warm your bones, but they’ll also help make you feel better. These drinks have the power to prevent and combat colds and flus, fight chronic inflammation, and increase blood flow to those extremities that seem to go numb as the mercury drops.
Beat The Winter Beverages
Any one of these drinks can be made easily at home and you can drink them as often as you like. These are our favorite winter weather drinks:
Lemon-Turmeric Tea
You’ll need:
1 to 1 ½ cups of boiling water
Juice of ½ freshly squeezed lemon
¼ teaspoon of turmeric
Pinch of red chili powder or cayenne
Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
1 teaspoon of raw organic honey
Directions: Just mix all of these ingredients thoroughly in a mug until the spices and honey are dissolved.
Turmeric is great because of its anti-inflammatory properties, which can lead to serious diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. The honey has antibacterial properties to help fight any illnesses you feel and the chili or cayenne powder increase blood flow and boost digestion.
Powershot Cold Buster
You’ll need:
1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (cashew, soy, or any dairy alternative works too)
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of turmeric
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of cayenne pepper
Dash of freshly ground ginger
½ of a vanilla bean pod
1 dash of stevia
Directions: Heat the almond milk in a saucepan and while it’s warming, whisk in the other ingredients until dissolved.
This drink should be had warm, especially when coming down with a cold or flu. A fever is your body’s natural way of fighting infection, and warming your body works the same. The cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne warm you while balancing blood sugar and boosting metabolism.
Hot Apple Cider
You’ll need:
1 cup of organic apple juice
1 cinnamon stick
Directions: Heat the apple juice in a saucepan with the cinnamon stick, stirring occasionally. Drink warm
Apple cider is filled with vitamin C that boosts the power of your immune system, which can be impaired due to cold weather. It also contains the soluble fiber pectin that helps reduce cholesterol. Cinnamon also promotes good digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Hot Ginger Tea
You’ll need:
3 ounces thinly-sliced ginger root
1 cup water
1 teaspoon of raw organic honey
Directions: Boil the ginger and then strain, stirring in the honey.
Ginger is great for aiding cold weather ailments. It can help relieve discomfort felt from osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, which can flare up during colder weather. It also has anti-tussive properties which helps people suffering from coughs.
Golden Milk
You’ll need:
2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
½ cup of light coconut milk
2 tablespoons of raw honey
1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
½ teaspoon of ground ginger
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
1 black peppercorn
½ of a vanilla bean pod
Pinch of cayenne
Pinch of nutmeg
Directions: Blend all the ingredients until well combined and heat in a saucepan. Make sure not to bring it to the boil to ensure you don’t lose any nutrients and serve warm.
A creamy and delicious treat, it also works great for dealing with inflammation and joint pain that can occur during the winter months. It also boosts digestion and raises your internal body temperature which helps fight diseases in your body.
Spicy Coconut Tea
You’ll need:
½ cup of coconut milk
½ cup of filtered water
¼ teaspoon of turmeric
¼ teaspoon of ground clove
¼ teaspoon of ground ginger
¼ teaspoon of vanilla
Dash of cayenne
1 Rooibos tea bag of choice
1 cinnamon stick for serving
Directions: In a saucepan, bring all the ingredients to a slow simmer and let it continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture and serve with the cinnamon stick for stirring.
This combination of ingredients is great for boosting your immune system. There are great anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-oxidant properties to keep your body healthy, and keep you happy this winter.
Use any or all of these healthy hot drink recipes this season to enjoy winter with your family and not watch on from your sickbed!
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